英语词汇“contrasting”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

contrast

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noun

con·trast ˈkän-ˌtrast How to pronounce contrast (audio)

: juxtaposition of dissimilar elements (such as color, tone, or emotion) in a work of art

: degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of a picture

: the difference or degree of difference between things having similar or comparable natures

the contrast between the two forms of government

: comparison of similar objects to set off their dissimilar qualities

By contrast with newer models, the computer operates slowly.

: the state of being so compared

In contrast to the other estimates, his was very high.

: a person or thing that exhibits differences when compared with another

The gentle girl is a contrast to the arrogant woman.

Example Sentences

Verb Her black dress and the white background contrast sharply. We compared and contrasted the two characters of the story. Noun I observed an interesting contrast in the teaching styles of the two women. Careful contrast of the twins shows some differences. In contrast to last year's profits, the company is not doing very well. The queen's wit and humor made the prince seem dull by contrast. They spent millions of dollars on advertising. By way of contrast, our small company spent under 5,000 dollars. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Lopez Bautista has a striking face: warm brown eyes that contrast against a chiseled jaw, intense brows (with the slits, of course), a Colgate smile that can disarm someone in seconds.

Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 But Israeli officials are careful to contrast their more vocal approach now to Mr. Netanyahu’s 2015 advocacy, which strained relations with Washington.

Dov Lieber, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 Horace Greeley, editor of the New-York Tribune and one of America’s leading abolitionists, was quick to contrast the czar’s decisive emancipation with the inaction of the U.S.

Frederic J. Frommer, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2022 Finally, garnish with something crispity-crunchity to contrast the tender zucchini.

Asha Loupy, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022 Take time to understand how these factors contrast for each actor involved.

Saikiran Chandha, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The article seeks to contrast the Artemis mission against China's own lunar plans, which include developing the capability to land its own astronauts on the Moon by around 2030.

Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Aug. 2022 Without the modulation of emotional peaks and valleys — without moments of quietude, against which to contrast all of Brian’s pointless, impotent rage — the film gradually grows tedious.

Michael O'sullivan, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 Her Mary Janes are made in small batches in Argentina, with tortoiseshell buckles to contrast the heavy-duty utility of the soles.

Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Aug. 2022

Noun

In striking contrast to Vladimir Putin, desperately needing allies, who has yet to visit his troops on the ground.

CBS News, 18 Sep. 2022 The question of whether elections can be trusted has been central to campaigns from both parties this season, though the substance of their messages has been marked by vivid contrast.

Anchorage Daily News, 18 Sep. 2022 Cox, the Republican nominee, is by contrast appealing directly to parents disgruntled by government decisions impacting schools.

Lillian Reed, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022 As Earth's shadow slid across the face of the moon, the black of bare sky deepened, and the stars popped brighter, as if a photo editor were fiddling with the vista's contrast levels.

Joshua Sokol, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2022 Unetched details like the bee stripes add contrast.

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue on the lower cabinetry adds contrast in this kitchen.

Allison Duncan, House Beautiful, 13 Sep. 2022 However, not every contrast collar shirt is designed for wear with peaked lapels or pleated trousers.

Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2022 Her comfort in the public eye stands in marked contrast to the low-key approach of another Trump legal pursuer, Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Richard Fausset, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	contrasting
释义	contrast 1 of 2 verb con·trast kən-ˈtrast ˈkän-ˌtrast contrasted; contrasting; contrasts transitive verb : to set off in contrast : compare or appraise in respect to differences Contrast European and American manners. Contrast the two major characters of the novel. —often used with to or with contrasting the painter with her contemporaries intransitive verb : to form a contrast contrastable kən-ˈtra-stə-bəl ˈkän-ˌtra- adjective contrastingly kən-ˈtra-stiŋ-lē ˈkän-ˌtra- adverb contrast 2 of 2 noun con·trast ˈkän-ˌtrast 1 a : juxtaposition of dissimilar elements (such as color, tone, or emotion) in a work of art b : degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of a picture 2 a : the difference or degree of difference between things having similar or comparable natures the contrast between the two forms of government b : comparison of similar objects to set off their dissimilar qualities By contrast with newer models, the computer operates slowly. : the state of being so compared In contrast to the other estimates, his was very high. 3 : a person or thing that exhibits differences when compared with another The gentle girl is a contrast to the arrogant woman. Synonyms Verb differ vary Noun difference disagreement discrepancy disparateness disparity dissimilarity dissimilitude distance distinction distinctiveness distinctness diverseness diversity otherness unlikeness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Her black dress and the white background contrast sharply. We compared and contrasted the two characters of the story. Noun I observed an interesting contrast in the teaching styles of the two women. Careful contrast of the twins shows some differences. In contrast to last year's profits, the company is not doing very well. The queen's wit and humor made the prince seem dull by contrast. They spent millions of dollars on advertising. By way of contrast, our small company spent under 5,000 dollars. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Lopez Bautista has a striking face: warm brown eyes that contrast against a chiseled jaw, intense brows (with the slits, of course), a Colgate smile that can disarm someone in seconds. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 But Israeli officials are careful to contrast their more vocal approach now to Mr. Netanyahu’s 2015 advocacy, which strained relations with Washington. Dov Lieber, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 Horace Greeley, editor of the New-York Tribune and one of America’s leading abolitionists, was quick to contrast the czar’s decisive emancipation with the inaction of the U.S. Frederic J. Frommer, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2022 Finally, garnish with something crispity-crunchity to contrast the tender zucchini. Asha Loupy, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022 Take time to understand how these factors contrast for each actor involved. Saikiran Chandha, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The article seeks to contrast the Artemis mission against China's own lunar plans, which include developing the capability to land its own astronauts on the Moon by around 2030. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Aug. 2022 Without the modulation of emotional peaks and valleys — without moments of quietude, against which to contrast all of Brian’s pointless, impotent rage — the film gradually grows tedious. Michael O'sullivan, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 Her Mary Janes are made in small batches in Argentina, with tortoiseshell buckles to contrast the heavy-duty utility of the soles. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Aug. 2022 Noun In striking contrast to Vladimir Putin, desperately needing allies, who has yet to visit his troops on the ground. CBS News, 18 Sep. 2022 The question of whether elections can be trusted has been central to campaigns from both parties this season, though the substance of their messages has been marked by vivid contrast. Anchorage Daily News, 18 Sep. 2022 Cox, the Republican nominee, is by contrast appealing directly to parents disgruntled by government decisions impacting schools. Lillian Reed, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022 As Earth's shadow slid across the face of the moon, the black of bare sky deepened, and the stars popped brighter, as if a photo editor were fiddling with the vista's contrast levels. Joshua Sokol, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2022 Unetched details like the bee stripes add contrast. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue on the lower cabinetry adds contrast in this kitchen. Allison Duncan, House Beautiful, 13 Sep. 2022 However, not every contrast collar shirt is designed for wear with peaked lapels or pleated trousers. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2022 Her comfort in the public eye stands in marked contrast to the low-key approach of another Trump legal pursuer, Attorney General Merrick Garland. Richard Fausset, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun French contraster, from Middle French, to oppose, resist, alteration of contrester, from Vulgar Latin contrastare, from Latin contra-* + stare to stand — more at stand First Known Use Verb 1646, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Noun 1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing contrast by/in contrast in stark/marked/sharp contrast with/to compare and contrast in striking contrast to/with in marked contrast to phase-contrast microscope phase-contrast stand in striking contrast to/with by/in contrast in stark/marked/sharp contrast with/to compare and contrast in striking contrast to/with in marked contrast to phase-contrast microscope phase-contrast stand in striking contrast to/with See More Kids Definition contrast 1 of 2 verb con·trast kən-ˈtrast contrasted; contrasting 1 : to show noticeable differences Red contrasts with black. 2 : to compare two persons or things so as to show the differences between them Contrast the styles of these two authors. contrast 2 of 2 noun con·trast ˈkän-ˌtrast 1 : something that is different from another Today's weather is quite a contrast to yesterday's. 2 : difference or the amount of difference (as in color or brightness) between parts a photo with good contrast 3 : difference or amount of difference between related or similar things the contrast between summer and winter contrasting 1 of 2 adjective as in contrasted Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance contrasted different disparate incomparable dissimilar mock unmatched unlike phony unalike phoney sham fake nonrealistic nonnatural unnatural off unrealistic Antonyms & Near Antonyms similar natural naturalistic realistic matching living near like lifelike analogous comparable naturalist three-dimensional alike photo-realistic akin approximate resembling verisimilar See More contrasting 2 of 2 verb present participle of contrast as in differing to be unlike; to not be the same her depressed mood today contrasts sharply with her good spirits yesterday Synonyms & Similar Words differing varying dividing fluctuating diverging separating deviating Antonyms & Near Antonyms comparing matching corresponding according agreeing conforming
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